Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Martin A. Oyster

Martin A. Oyster

Feb 13, 2023

Danville – Martin A. Oyster, 54, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Knox Community Hospital.

He was born in Ashland on January 5, 1969. Martin was the son of Orval and Marjorie (Browning) Oyster. He served in the U.S. Army from 1987 through 1991.

Martin is survived by his mother, Marjorie Oyster;...

Roberta "Robyn" A. Hayes

Roberta "Robyn" A. Hayes

Feb 1, 2023

Danville - Roberta “Robyn” Aleen Hayes, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends.

Robyn was born on February 2nd, 1954 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to the late Neil Douglas and Ramona June (Bigelow) Good. She was married for 36 years to Roy Gene Hayes of Danville, whom she wed on...

Kurt Harstine

Kurt Harstine

Jan 27, 2023

ASHLAND- Kurtis M. Harstine, 41, formerly of Warsaw, died January 27, 2023.

Kurt was born in Coshocton on December 25, 1981. He was a graduate of River View High School, then received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ashland University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta, before going on to earn his Master’s Degree from The...

Sally A. (Ray)  Erow

Sally A. (Ray) Erow

Jan 26, 2023

COSHOCTON- Sally Ann (Ray) Erow, 75, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her residence.

She was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Coshocton to the late Richard and Marion (Robinson) Ray. She was a 1967 graduate of River View High School, and worked at the former Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital for 35 years. After retiring from the hospital,...

Kenneth Partin

Kenneth Partin

Jan 22, 2023

HOWARD- Kenneth Partin, 68, unexpectedly passed away at home on January 22, 2023.

He was born Dec. 29, 1954 in Jellico, TN to his parents, father Beth & mother Dora (Hurst) Partin, both deceased.

He was a self-taught mechanic, the best around, owner & operator of Ken Partin Transmission Parts. He had a strong passion...

B. Dan Baker

B. Dan Baker

Jan 21, 2023

XENIA- Barton Dan Baker, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 2, 1945 in Mt. Vernon to the late Joe and Lucille (Saunier) Baker. He married his first wife and mother of his children, Sandra (Wilhelm) Baker, on September 19,...

Mary E. (Sharples)  Reese

Mary E. (Sharples) Reese

Jan 19, 2023

COSHOCTON- Mary Etta (Sharples) Reese, 96, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

Mary was born on May 24, 1926 at the home of her parents, the late Fred and Ethel (McCurdy) Sharples in Tunnel Hill, Ohio.  She attended Brush College for 4 years, walking to the one room school...

Lloyd Frazee

Lloyd Frazee

Jan 18, 2023

Danville – Lloyd Frazee, 75, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala.

Lloyd was born in Walhonding on March 25, 1947. He was the son of the late Harley and Stella (Donaldson) Frazee. He worked in maintenance at Kenyon College for 33 years, retiring in 2009.

He is survived by his...

Joseph E. Workman

Joseph E. Workman

Jan 16, 2023

DANVILLE- Joseph Edward Workman, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Joseph was born Sept. 13, 1967 in Mount Vernon to the late Walter Irvin Workman, Sr. and Mary Phyllis (Frost) Hubbard.

Joe enjoyed computers, watching old movies, fishing, WWE wrestling, and going...

Sharon L. (Bostic)  Lantzer

Sharon L. (Bostic) Lantzer

Jan 16, 2023

WEST LAFAYETTE- Sharon Lynn (Bostic) Lantzer, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

She was born Oct. 7, 1948 in Gassaway, WV to the late Paul Orden and Ruth Gray (Petry) Bostic. Sharon was very talented, enjoying many crafts such as sewing and painting, and she...

James A. Ross

James A. Ross

Jan 8, 2023

GNADENHUTTEN- James Alfred Ross, 74, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born Feb. 18, 1948 in Mineral City to the late Ira and Pearl Gertrude (Smart) Ross. He married G. Mae (Brokaw) Ross Feb. 18, 1966, who preceded him in death Sept. 1, 2005.

Jim was a former employee of the...

William J. "Bill" Wilson

William J. "Bill" Wilson

Jan 7, 2023

COSHOCTON- William J. “Bill” Wilson, 87, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital Southeast in Newark, with his son Craig at his side.

He was born May 13, 1935 in Coshocton to the late William H. and Eleanor A. (Clark) Wilson. He was married June 26, 1955 to the love of his life, Shirley (Aronhalt)...

Eli A. Troyer

Eli A. Troyer

Jan 5, 2023

Eli A. Troyer

Walhonding – Deacon Eli A. Troyer, age 72, died January 5, 2023 in his home after an extended illness.

He was born April 8, 1950 to the late Andrew D. and Clara J. (Yoder) Troyer. On April 6, 1972 he married Katie L. Hershberger. He was a member of the Old Order...

Robert L. Wilson II

Robert L. Wilson II

Jan 2, 2023

CLEVELAND- Robert Lee Wilson II, 65, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 at Aventura at Walton Hills.

There are no services planned. The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting the family.

Jason P. Minosky

Jason P. Minosky

Dec 30, 2022

COSHOCTON- Jason Phillip Minosky, 39, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 20, 1983 in Zanesville to Phillip and Lisa (Blake) Minosky. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 2001, where he was a standout athlete, excelling in football...

Patrick A. Kirk

Patrick A. Kirk

Dec 27, 2022

WESTERVILLE- Patrick Albert Kirk, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at his residence at Inniswood Village of the National Church Residences.

He was born May 31, 1947 in Cincinnati to the late Herbert Kirk, Jr. and Teresa Mae (Service) Kirk. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970. He married Karen Sue (Hillyer) Kirk on Dec. ...

Dorothy J. (Sharples)  Lapp

Dorothy J. (Sharples) Lapp

Dec 23, 2022

COSHOCTON- Dorothy Jean Sharples Lapp, 89, died peacefully at home, December 23, 2022, following a short illness.

Dorothy was born August 5, 1933, in Tunnel Hill, Ohio, to the late Ethel and Fred Sharples. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1951. She also attended Kent State University.

Dorothy married Warren Lapp on September 18,...

Marcella S. Lowe

Marcella S. Lowe

Dec 22, 2022

WARSAW – Marcella Sue Lowe, 71, died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born November 23, 1951 in Cadiz, Ohio to the late John D. Holskey.

She was a member of the Otsego Baptist Church, served as President of Katherine Gravitt Circle Missionary Group, before she retired she was a server...

Catherine I. (Fitzgerald)  Miller

Catherine I. (Fitzgerald) Miller

Dec 22, 2022

COSHOCTON- Catherine Irene (Fitzgerald) Miller, 77, formerly of Wooster, died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

She was born Oct. 5, 1945 in Zanesville to the late Joseph and Goldie (Reed) Fitzgerald. She was a 1963 graduate of John Glenn High School in New Concord. On March 5, 1971, she married Richard P....

Joanna R. (Miller)  Stephens

Joanna R. (Miller) Stephens

Dec 13, 2022

HOWARD- Joanna Ruth (Miller) Stephens, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 at her residence.

She was born April 11, 1933 in Baltic to the late Chester and Francis Lucille (Moore) Miller. She loved all animals. Her love for horses started at a young age. She also was also a supporter of wolf conservation. Joanna enjoyed her farm...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Fischer Funeral Home posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.